Westfield Recreation Department 07/26/12

August 1, 2012

The 29th annual Tour of Chautauqua Bike Ride will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, originating and finishing in front of the Eason Hall, 23 Elm Street in Westfield. The mass start begins at 9 a.m. Water and refreshment stops and sag wagon services are provided. Helmets are required. Recreational tours of 25, 40, 62, 75 and 100 miles are offered, with a meal at the finish. Entries postmarked after July 20 and the day of the ride are $20 and receive a Tour of Chautauqua water bottle. Call 326-4243 for more information.

Skate park hours

The Westfield Skate Park is currently open and supervised 40 hours each week Monday through Friday, based upon weather and surface conditions. The park is supervised for the safety of the skaters, many of whom are young. The park opens at 9:30 a.m., and closes at 6 p.m., which are also hours that have been chosen based upon frequency of usage. Helmets are required and a number are available for use at the park. Helmets are required and a number of them are available for use at the skate park.

Welch Field summer programs

The Welch Field summer recreation program for school-age kids began on Monday, June 25 at 9 a.m. Parents can still register their children at the program site when dropping their children off. For more information telephone the Welch Field Office at 326-4441.

Summer Swimming at the Welch Field Pool

Session 2 - Monday, June 25 to Friday, Aug. 10

Mondays, Wednesdays,

Fridays

6:45 to 8:10 a.m. - Early bird adult lap swim

8:20 to 9:05 a.m. - Deep water aerobics

9:10 to 9:50 a.m. - Low, moderate impact aerobics

10 to 10:25 a.m. - Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

10:30 to 10:55 a.m. - Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

11 to 11:25 a.m. - Levels 1, 2, 3

11:30 to 11:55 a.m. - Levels 1, 2, 3

Noon to 12:50 p.m. - Swim team, Monday through Thursday

1 to 5 p.m. - Open swim

5:20 to 6:05 p.m. - Deep water aquacize, Monday

5:20 to 6:05 p.m. - Low, moderate aquacize, Friday

6:10 to 6:50 p.m. - Levels 1, 2, 3

7 to 8:30 p.m. - Evening swim, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7 to 8:30 p.m. - Family swim, Wednesday only

9 to 10 p.m. - Night owl adult lap swim

Tuesdays, Thursdays

6:45 to 8 a.m. - Early bird adult lap swim

8:10 to 8:45 a.m. - Junior life guarding

8:50 to 9:30 a.m. - Level 6

9:35 to 10:25 a.m. - Level 5

10:30 to 11:10 a.m. - Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

11:15 to 11:55 a.m. - Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

Noon to 12:50 p.m. - Swim team, Monday through Thursday

1 to 5 p.m. - Open swim

5:20 to 5:50 p.m. - Wee Woozles, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

6 to 6:45 p.m. - High impact aquacize

7 to 8:30 p.m. - Evening swim, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

9 to 10 p.m. - Night owl adult lap swim

Saturdays

1 to 5 p.m. - Open swim

Sundays

Closed

Dates to remember

Friday, Aug. 3 - Triathlon, pool closed 1 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 9 and Friday, Aug. 10 - Swim show during lessons

Thursday, Aug. 9 - Carnival, pool closed 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 11 - Invitational swim meet

Welch Field summer program

Crafts - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Friday, July 27 - Flag football versus Ripley

Monday, July 30 - Flag football rain date

Wednesday, Aug. 1 - Obstacle course

Friday, Aug. 3 - Annual youth triathlon

Thursday, Aug. 9 - Carnival for kids

Help with yard work and odd jobs

Westfield residents needing help with yard work and odd jobs are asked to call the Westfield Recreation Department at 326-4243 and it will assist in arranging for a local teen to help.

Recreation Department Programs Continue

Adult coed volleyball on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Pilates on Monday and Wednesday 8 to 9 p.m., at Eason Hall

Youth job referral services, call the recreation department at 326-4243 for more information.